Tag Archives: Community
Giving back through business education
Starting a business and giving back to the community is often the work of philanthropists or long-time business owners.But it was more recently the result of work from students in the Entrepreneurship...
Jun 17, 2019 Brad Dyck, Jaelynn Owen, Michelle Sparks, Austin Higgs and Jaedyn Nahirney. The dogs, Ursula and Arya, are available for adoption through the Humane Society. (supplied photo/Lynne Thompson)
'Something different': artist Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural
World renowned artist and Melfort resident Linsey Levendall is making his mark on the city of Melfort.The Community Mural project is being painted on the south-side of the George Home Hardware buildin...
Jun 17, 2019 World renowned artist, Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural project. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Flat Track Racing comes to North Battleford
The North Battleford Exhibition grounds will be roaring with the sounds of motorbikes as Saskatchewan Flat Track Racing hosts their fifth-annual event this weekend.The races will run Saturday and Sund...
Jun 17, 2019 A Racer competes in a Saskatchewan Flat Track Race. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Flat Track Racing)
Street Fair organizers report steady attendance despite rain
The organizers of the Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair are thanking the community for its support despite cool, wet weather Saturday that made a big impact on attendance compared to last year.Caroly...
Jun 17, 2019 There were far more umbrellas than shadows on the pavement for this year's Downtown Street Fair but organizers said thousands sill turned up. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Melfort Public Library hosting summer reading program kick-off party
The summer reading program at the Melfort public library will get kicked off tomorrow.Preschoolers up to age 14 are invited to get registered for the program and take part in numerous activities at th...
Jun 17, 2019 Melfort Public Library summer reading program to get underway on Tuesday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Woman cashes in on Optimist raffle
Monique Zwack has some tough decisions ahead. Mainly, how to spend $4,000. The Prince Albert woman was this year's winner of the Optimist Club's travel voucher raffle sponsored by Lobstick Travel. Zwa...
Jun 17, 2019 Optimist raffle committee chair John Truba presented the winner, Monique Zwack with a cheque. (submitted photo/Optimist Club of Prince Albert)
Health Advice From Dr. Roach
Severe exertion intolerance may be chronic fatigue syndrome DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is tired all the time. He functions but frequently has to sit to recoup his energy, even after a shower. He is di...
Jun 17, 2019
Pack the bags – summer vacation is here!
Are you looking for the best activities in Prince Albert National Park? Are you planning a road trip with family or friends? Or are you celebrating a honeymoon or reunion in Waskesiu? No matter the ty...
Jun 17, 2019
R.M. of Prince Albert aims to clean up messy property bylaw
The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert is proposing sweeping changes to its nuisance abatement bylaw, which deals mainly with unsightly yards. The need to update the bylaw was discussed at cou...
Jun 17, 2019 Div. 2 Councilor Tyler Hazelwood says he's in favour of changes to the nuisance abatement bylaw. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
NB musical prodigy reaches goal, planning two more concerts
Cole Knutson is hitting all the right notes when it comes to reaching for a star in his musical career.He was recently accepted for a scholarship to study in a classical piano Artists Masters program ...
Jun 16, 2019 Acclaimed pianist Cole Knutson at his concert at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish on June 9. He is planning two more concerts in the Battlefords in August. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)